Man Sues for 2000 Over Leg Loss After Gun Accident
Andy Laszlo sues Nick Dragus for 2000 claiming injuries from a gun misfire in Ellwood City. The bullet struck Laszlo’s leg, he was hospitalized from November to July, and his leg later had to be amputated. Dragus faced a 1000 bail capias. Nicholas Adams also jailed on capias. alleges wife’s infidelity and seeks 1000 damages.
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Andy Laizlo
Nick Dragus
Ellwood City
Laszlo
Dragus
Nicholas Adams
John Adams
Nicholas
Taking Horses to Butler Fair
Thomas Cooper of Scott Township was in the city Monday evening en route to the Butler fair where he will exhibit several horses. Cooper is one of Lawrence County's most progressive horsemen and expects to win red ribbons.
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Thomas Cooper
Scott Township
Butler Fair
Cooper
Lawrence County
Humane Society to Get Charter in Shenango Valley
The Shenango Valley Humane Society expects a charter at the coming term of court. The charter will enable a humane officer to handle cases more effectively. Currently the humane agent operates under a Pittsburg society and pays own expenses in investigations. Under the charter, expense coverage is expected with fines directed to the society treasury when prosecutions occur.
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Shenango Valley Humane Society
Haus
Pittsburg Society
German Day Celebrated at Avon Park in Youngstown
German Day will be celebrated at Avon Park in Youngstown next Sunday. Prominent German citizens will deliver several addresses.
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Avon Park
Youngstown
Big repairs begin at Carnegie Steel furnace in Niles Ohio
The large furnace at Carnegie Steel in Niles Ohio is set for major repairs soon. Work will involve extensive maintenance on plant equipment and infrastructure to improve safety and efficiency at the facility.
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Carnegie Steel Company
Niles, O
Schooldays Soon Start as Schools Prepare
In a few days most districts open with all schools staffed and ready. Teachers enjoyed summer breaks while now buildings are renovated and janitors completed repairs. County Superintendent Gilmore notes full teaching corps and directors securing experienced staff for a successful year.
What the Local Option Means in Pennsylvania
The article argues local option is not prohibition but a vote by community residents on liquor sales. It counters voter misconceptions that supporting local option equates to backing state prohibition and stresses majority rule in each town or district. It urges understanding that the measure allows both sides to express opinion without mandating a statewide ban.
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Pennsylvania
Changes Rumored in New Castle Methodist Churches
The article notes potential clergy moves at the Jamestown conference with Rev. H M Burns possibly leaving Grace M E and Rev J McDonald eyed for district superintendent. Epworth M E holds quarterly meeting with expectations Rev McDonald to stay and reports prepared for Jamestown conference. Delegates H R Dunlap and R M Hainer chosen with alternates G G Stitzinger and H F Lightner.
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New Castle
Jamestown
N. Y
H. M. Burns
Grace M. E
J. ©. McDonald
Clarion
Epworth
Ernest Canby
Simpson Church
Seventh Ward
Epworth M. E
Pearson Street
T. W. Douglas
D. D
J. C. McDonald
H. R. Dunlap
R. M. Hainer
G. G. Stitzinger
H.F. Lightner
Only 18 Delinquent Tax Payers in City Reported
The city had 18 properties up for sale due to unpaid taxes. City Treasurer C. C. Duff calls this a very low record. Sales totaled $482.82, with $431 from the Vulcan foundry failing to pay.
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C. C. Duff
Vulcan Foundry
Emmett Queen Sells Coal Lands to Great Lakes Coal
Greenville August 25 Emmett Queen builder of the Western Allegheny railroad has disposed of a large tract of coal land in the southern part of the county to the Great Lakes Coal company which operates mines in Mercer Butler and Armstrong counties The price received for the property was 24000 dollars
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Greenville
Emmett Queen
Western Allegheny Railroad
Great Lakes Coal Company
Mercer
Butler
Armstrong
Youngstown council debates streetcar franchise amendment
A special meeting of the Youngstown town council will be held this evening to consider amendments to the streetcar franchise ordinance passed last week.
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Youngstown
Not Guilty of Serious Charge in Accidental Shooting Case
Nick Dragus was discharged after a hearing before Alderman Ranney on an assault and battery with intent to kill charge, alleged by Andy Laizzlo of Ellwood City. The shooting that maimed Laizzlo’s foot was ruled accidental. Dragus was later arrested on a capias for a $2,000 suit. Tony Capezza, charged with receiving stolen brass castings, was discharged after a hearing before Alderman Green. detectives could not identify the castings.
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Nick Dragus
Ranney
Andy Laizzlo
Ellwood City
Dragus
Laszlo
Capias
Waddington
Tony Capezza
Alderman Green
J. O. Painter
Capezza
Long Auto Trip Ends With No Trouble For Browns and Jacksons
Mr and Mrs A M Brown and Dr and Mrs W E Jackson returned from a 1000 mile car tour visiting Cambridge Springs Buffalo Niagara Canada then Cleveland Toledo Detroit and Mt Clemens. They used Mr Browns Oldsmobile with only a single puncture repair and no engine adjustments. At the Cadillac factory Brown placed orders for the 1909 Cadillac Thirty priced at 1400 dollars and noting 10000 shown in construction. Local autoists compare upkeep costs with Rufus Patterson’s Olds 1500 mile trip with no punctures or repairs.
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A. M. Brown
W. E. Jackson
Cambridge Springs
Buffalo
Niagara
Canada
Cleveland
Toledo
Detroit
Mt. Clemens
Cadillac
Brown
Rufus Patterson
Gettysburg
Atlantic City
Three Italians Arrested After Disorderly Conduct Incident
Detectives Medard and Stewart seized Pet, Matena and Dominick Ross on disorderly conduct charges. They appeared before Alderman Fulkerson and paid fines and costs after allegedly firing at a street car during the Italian celebration in the city.
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Medard
Stewart
Pet
Matena
Dominick Ross
Fulkerson
Culbertsons Complete Northern Automobile Tour
William S. Culbertson and Samuel S. Culbertson of Pittsburg street returned from a tour through the northern part of the state by automobile. They climbed high hills near Oil City and described the trip as very pleasant.
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William S. Culbertson
Samuel S. Culbertson
Pittsburg Street
Oil City
Public Sale by Mrs Beatty on Harlansburg Road
The undersigned offers at public sale at her residence one mile from city limits on the Harlansburg road Thursday September 3 1908 at 1 a m a gray mare a bay colt 3 years old two Jersey cows will be fresh in winter one Jersey heifer Plymouth Rock chickens one Conklin wagon one spring wagon one ton buggy one McCormick mowing machine one hay rake plows harrows and harness one bedroom suite and other articles too numerous to mention Terms on all sums over 5 a credit of nine months with approved security all sums of 5 or less cash Four per cent off for cash Auctioneers R P Pomroy.
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Harlansburg Road
Plymouth Rock
A. C. Beatty
R. P. Pomproy
McGivern from Youngstown Spanks Sunday with Friends
J. J. McGivern of Youngstown spent Sunday in the city with friends, enjoying a relaxed day out. The visit highlighted local hospitality and social gatherings in the area.
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J. J. McGivern
Youngstown
WAMPUM Local People News and Visits
William Shaner returns home from Butler. Charles Roberts of Dickerson Run in town Monday. Claire Cunningham visited New Castle this week. Robert Freed on business in Beaver Falls Monday. Mrs Frank Gibson visited West Pittsburg Saturday. D M Morrow and wife guests of Mr Morrow's parents. Mr and Mrs Gibson Parshall of New Castle spent Sunday with relatives here. Mr and Mrs William Rhodes of Pittsburgh visiting his parents here. Mrs Lou Harris and children of Salem guests of her parents. Pearl and Margaret McCready return from Iowa. Presbyterians held picnic in Wilsons grove with large crowd. Kathryn Snyder and Anna Litner of Allegheny visiting Miller residence have returned home. D E Orris returned from Connellsville after grand lodge K of P.
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William Shaner
Butler
Charles Roberts
Dickerson Run
Claire Cunningham
New Castle
Robert Freed
Beaver Falls
Frank Gibson
West Pittsburg
D. M. Morrow
Pittsburg
Mr. Morrow
William Rhodes
Rhodes
Lou Harris
Salem
Joseph Stiglitz
Misses Pearl
Margaret McCready
Iowa
Kathryn Snyder
Anna Litner
Allegheny
Miller
D. E. Orris
Connellsville
Grand Lodge
K. of
P.’s
Notice Pythian Sisters Car Departure From New Castle
Harmony bound car leaves New Castle at 9 a m tomorrow for those wishing to attend. Miss Alice Searing of Grant street is visiting friends in Beaver Falls.
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Harmony
New Castle
Alice Searing
Grant Street
Beaver Falls
William Weihe Dies in Pittsburg after long career
William Weihe, longtime Amalgamated Association leader and board of inquiry member at Ellis Island, died Monday in Pittsburg. A former Amalgamated president from 1883 to 1892, he helped guide a prosperous era with mills west of the Alleghenies. He was well known in New Castle and often visited the city.
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William Weihe
Immigration Bureau of
Ellis Island
Amalgamated Association
Pittsburg
New Castle
Amalgamated
Alleghenies
Wethe
No Hard Times Up at Cambridge Springs
The Cambridge Springs Enterprise reports no downturn for the Riverside resort as crowds grow. For two weeks the venue turned away an average of 15 to 20 people daily.
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Cambridge
Cambridge Springs
Citizens in Clarion rally funds for glass plant
Citizens of Clarion subscribed between 35000 and 40000 to restore a glass plant destroyed by fire. With funds raised, the plant may resume operation as soon as repairs are feasible.
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Clarion
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